AU$100
in 1939 →
AU$1,507.69
in 1985

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Australian Inflation Rate, AU$100 in 1939 to 1985

According to the Bureau of Statistics consumer price index, prices in 1985 are
1,407.69% higher than
average prices throughout 1939.
The dollar experienced an average inflation rate of 6.08% per year during this period, meaning the real value of a dollar decreased.

In other words, AU$100 in 1939 is equivalent in purchasing power to about AU$1,507.69 in 1985, a difference of AU$1,407.69 over 46 years.

The 1939 inflation rate was 0.00%. The inflation rate in 1985 was 6.52%.
The 1985 inflation rate is higher compared to the average inflation rate of 3.21% per year between 1985 and 2019.

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